Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Upton Grey, Hampshire
Need a flat roof survey in Upton Grey? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
About our flat roof survey in Upton Grey
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
Somewhere as small as Upton Grey, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Upton Grey (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Upton Grey
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If you let a flat or house near Hook station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Upton Grey, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Upton Grey
How do I find out if my home in Upton Grey is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upton Grey?
Yes, Upton Grey is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Upton Grey
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Upton Grey for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Upton Grey. There’s also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG25 for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill. We also cover the places around Upton Grey: Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Upton Grey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hoddington Arms Public House. The closest station to Upton Grey is Hook station, roughly 4 miles north-east. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). The countryside around Upton Grey includes Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. In a small place like Upton Grey, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.